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The Wimberley Players presents its summer musical, “Legally Blonde the Musical,” beginning Friday July 12 through August 4. An adaptation of the popular film, “Legally Blonde” is based on a novel by Amanda Brown and the iconic Metro Goldwyn-Mayer movie.

Sue Foley picked up a guitar at the age 13, and she’s been rocking ever since. The legendary blues guitarist played her first gig at the age of 16. After high school graduation, she and her band toured throughout Canada and the United States.

It’s my birthday weekend, and I’m turning 50!? How did this happen? Not that it really matters, because my birthday plans this year are much the same as they have ever been: gathering with family and friends to have cake and watch a show. This year, I’m particularly lucky because Broke Thespian’s Theatre Company is debuting their free summer play, Spongebob the Musical tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Plaza Park. I cannot think of a better way to stay young at heart than celebrating a birthday with the abundantly-optimistic Spongebob. Also a bonus: BTTC will hold this hilarious-upbeat musical right next to the river we love, right at sundown, so we can bring snacks and lawn chairs to enjoy the whole show under the stars. The plot of Spongebob the Musical revolves around saving Bikini Bottom from a soon-to-explode volcano. Therefore, in keeping with the theme, we’ll head over to Patio Dolcetto to have a molten chocolate lava cake.

I don’t know that I’d be a very good publisher if I didn’t at least mention the farmer’s market at La Cima (see that beautiful ad below). But all jokes aside, I love farmers markets, and I’m so glad that La Cima is committed to trying to grow the new market there into a true community staple. We need to support small local businesses. The “local multiplier” effect occurs when you spend your dollars at a locally owned and independent business. Studies show that your dollars recirculate through the local economy 2-4 times more than money spent at a company that isn't local. Additionally, I think nearly every American needs to eat healthier. I have spent a lot of effort lately trying to improve my diet, and it isn’t easy. But from the little that I’ve learned so far, fresh food like the kind you find at a farmers market is an incredible start. I’m sure a taste of the Laid Back Lemonade or Anita’s Pie Empire wouldn’t hurt either. Check the La Cima Farmers Market out every Sunday this month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Central Park Loop.